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Accounting Manager C-LARs, LLC Bryan, TX Job Details Full-time From $80,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Financial close processing Contract management Tooling Spreadsheets Automation software Leading financial planning Finance High school diploma or GED Bachelor's degree Technology management Financial workflow efficiency improvements Accounting Cash management Closing the books System development Process improvement planning AI-driven automation Process management Accounting Financial process automation Excel data analysis Full Job Description Overview Founded in 2015, C-LARS designs and manufactures custom launch and recovery systems (LARS), winches, hydraulic power units, A-frames, and other mission-critical equipment for the offshore, oceanographic, government, military, aerospace, and commercial marine industries. Our equipment is engineered, manufactured, tested, and supported in-house from our facility in Snook, Texas. We serve customers around the world and have built a reputation for delivering technically advanced, highly customized solutions backed by exceptional service and support. C-LARS achieved
ISO 9001
2015 certification in 2020 and has been recognized as an Aggie 100 Honoree in 2022, 2023, and 2024 as one of the fastest-growing Aggie-owned businesses. As we continue to grow, we are looking for an Accounting Manager who wants to help build the systems, processes, and financial discipline necessary to support the next stage of the company's growth. This position offers a clear path for growth into a Financial Controller role as the company continues to expand. Position Summary The Accounting Manager will lead the day-to-day accounting operations of the company while partnering closely with Operations, Project Management, and Executive Leadership. This position reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and works closely with the Chief Operating Officer, who leads the Project Management Office, to improve project financial visibility, purchasing discipline, cash flow forecasting, and overall business performance. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys solving problems, creating structure, improving processes, and leveraging technology to make organizations more efficient. The successful candidate will help strengthen the accounting function, improve financial visibility across the business, and develop scalable systems capable of supporting future growth. We are less concerned with finding someone who has seen our exact business before and more interested in finding someone who is eager to learn, adaptable, curious, and capable of helping build the systems and processes that will support our next stage of growth. Key Responsibilities Accounting & Financial Reporting Manage day-to-day accounting operations. Own the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes. Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and supporting schedules. Maintain the general ledger and ensure the integrity of financial data. Perform account reconciliations and balance sheet reviews. Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules. Coordinate with external CPA firms, tax advisors, lenders, and other financial partners. Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities. Support annual tax filings, audits, and financial reviews. Project Accounting & Financial Visibility Assist in maintaining and improving percentage-of-completion (POC) accounting processes. Prepare and maintain Work-in-Process (WIP) schedules. Monitor contract assets, contract liabilities, billings in excess, and costs in excess. Collaborate with project managers and operations personnel to validate project status, estimated costs to complete, and project profitability. Review project performance and identify emerging risks, cost overruns, margin impacts, and schedule concerns. Support project closeout and lessons-learned reviews. Help improve project-level financial reporting and visibility. Cash Flow Planning & Operational Partnership Work closely with the COO and Project Management Office to improve project financial planning and execution. Develop and maintain project cash flow forecasts from project award through completion. Review purchasing commitments and vendor payment schedules against project cash flow forecasts. Support purchasing discipline and approval processes throughout the organization. Monitor project cash burn and anticipated funding requirements. Assist leadership with working capital planning and cash management. Participate in project review meetings and provide financial insight to support operational decision-making. Develop reporting tools that improve visibility into project financial health and future cash requirements. Inventory, Costing & Operational Support Support inventory accounting and inventory control processes. Assist with cycle count programs and inventory reconciliation activities. Analyze inventory variances, manufacturing variances, and operational costs. Assist with job costing and project costing activities. Partner with operations and purchasing teams to improve inventory accuracy and cost visibility. Support maintenance of costing and financial data within company systems. Technology, Automation & Process Innovation Champion the use of technology, automation, and AI tools to improve accounting, reporting, and operational processes. Identify opportunities to eliminate manual data entry, duplicate work, and inefficient workflows. Leverage modern software tools, integrations, and AI-assisted solutions to improve accuracy, speed, and visibility. Develop automated reporting, dashboards, and workflows that provide meaningful business insight. Continuously challenge existing processes and recommend improvements that reduce administrative burden while increasing data quality. Support ERP optimization, system integrations, and future technology initiatives across the organization. Help create scalable systems that allow the business to grow without proportionally increasing administrative overhead. Process Improvement & Systems Development Continuously improve accounting processes, workflows, and internal controls. Identify opportunities for automation and process efficiency. Establish scalable financial processes capable of supporting future growth. Create meaningful financial and operational reporting for management. Help build systems and processes that improve accountability and decision-making across the organization. Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. 3-7+ years of progressive accounting experience. Experience preparing financial statements and supporting month-end close processes. Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and financial reporting. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, adapt to changing priorities, and work independently. Demonstrated ability to build processes, improve systems, and drive continuous improvement. Demonstrated ability to learn and adopt new technologies. Curiosity and enthusiasm for leveraging automation, AI, and technology to improve business processes. Comfortable working in a growing entrepreneurial environment where not every process has already been defined. Preferred Experience with percentage-of-completion accounting. Experience preparing and maintaining Work-in-Process (WIP) schedules. Experience with project accounting. Experience with inventory or cost accounting. Experience with ERP implementations or accounting system improvements. Prior supervisory or leadership experience. Not Required CPA designation. Public accounting experience. Prior experience in our specific industry.
Pay:
From $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): While our current location is in Bryan, Texas, our facility will move to Snook, Texas in the next year. Will you be able to commute to Snook once the move is complete?
